Rhode Island (RI)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 16)

ID Requirements

To Register: RI driver's license or DMV-issued ID number, or last 4 of SSN. If not verified, must present ID at registration (if in person) or when first voting. Free voter photo ID card available from the Board of Elections.

To Vote: Photo ID required (free voter ID available); voters without ID may cast provisional ballot

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

In-person early voting available at local boards of canvassers 20 days before election.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

No-excuse mail ballot voting available for all registered voters.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored upon release from prison. People on probation or parole may vote.

Documentation Needed

• Valid photo ID or free voter ID
• RI DL number or last 4 of SSN

Sources

• Rhode Island Official Election Website
• Vote.org - Rhode Island